Tag Archives: Wayne County Sheriffs Office

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Shooting In Dudley

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Shooting In Dudley

Around 5:30 AM on Wednesday, the Wayne County 911 Center received a call reporting a shooting on the 100 block of Pearsall Lane in Dudley.  Deputies and EMS responded to the scene and located a male victim inside the home suffering from a gunshot wound.  The victim, 18-year-old Rae’quan Leftdwridge of Dudley, was transported to…read more »

Traffic Stop Leads To Heroin Arrest

Traffic Stop Leads To Heroin Arrest

A suspect is arrested on a heroin-dealing charge during a Wayne County traffic stop.  A Wayne County Sheriff’s deputy pulled the vehicle over for an equipment violation in the southern area of the county on Tuesday.  A passenger in the vehicle, 34-year-old Timothy Hardison of Goldsboro, was reportedly found to be in possession of heroin…read more »

WCSO: Suspect Arrested For Stolen Motor Vehicle

WCSO: Suspect Arrested For Stolen Motor Vehicle

On May 29th, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies received a call for a stolen motor vehicle.  The report was taken on May 30th and deputies received information about the stolen vehicle.  As the investigation continued, deputies found the vehicle on Turtle Lane in Dudley.  Warrants were served on May 31st on 39-year-old Thomas P. Moody, III…read more »

Memorial Day Traffic Stop Leads To Cocaine-Dealing Arrest

Memorial Day Traffic Stop Leads To Cocaine-Dealing Arrest

On Memorial Day, May 31st, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies were patrolling the area near Central Heights Road near E. New Hope Road.  The deputies stopped a vehicle for a motor vehicle violation.  During a search, 30-year-old Quinton E. Moye of Grifton was allegedly found to be in possession of crack-cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.  Moye…read more »

Bicyclist Struck And Killed By Vehicle, Driver Charged With Murder

Bicyclist Struck And Killed By Vehicle, Driver Charged With Murder

On Tuesday afternoon, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call reporting an assault involving a motor vehicle.  The deputies responded to the 100 block of Cadel Lane where they found 54-year-old James E. Wiggins of Goldsboro suffering from serious injuries.  The victim had reportedly been riding a bicycle in the area when he…read more »

Traffic Stop Leads To Meth Arrest

Traffic Stop Leads To Meth Arrest

On Tuesday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s ACE Team and the Goldsboro Police Department pulled a vehicle over on William Street for a motor vehicle violation.  During the traffic stop, the vehicle was searched resulting in the seizure of illegal narcotics.  39-year-old Tina M. Collins of Pikeville was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of…read more »

Sheriff’s Office Teams With Hope Restorations To Reduce Recidivism

Sheriff’s Office Teams With Hope Restorations To Reduce Recidivism

Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce is working to reduce relapse into criminal behavior by addressing housing options in Goldsboro, NC through work with Hope Restorations, Inc.  On Monday, May 17, 2021, the Goldsboro City Council voted to transfer the deed at 807 Nile Street in Goldsboro to Hope Restorations.  The Wayne County Board of Commissioners…read more »

Suspect Found Asleep At Wheel, In Possession Of Schedule II

Suspect Found Asleep At Wheel, In Possession Of Schedule II

On May 16th, a Wayne County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a welfare check on an individual found asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle in a Circle K parking lot on Highway 70 West.  The driver, 48-year-old Steven S. Herring of Dudley, was allegedly found to be in possession of a controlled substance.  He was arrested…read more »

WCSO: Suspect Caught With Drugs In Jail Following Firearm Arrest

WCSO: Suspect Caught With Drugs In Jail Following Firearm Arrest

On May 15th, a Wayne County Sheriff’s Patrol Deputy encountered 25-year-old Randolph M. Johnson of Goldsboro during a traffic stop in the western area of the county.  During the stop, a stolen firearm was allegedly discovered concealed in the vehicle.  Johnson was arrested and a controlled substance was then reportedly found in his possession in…read more »

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